Chelsea fans in Hong Kong have been left frustrated after star duo Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were notable absentees from the squad to face Juventus. Both players have been integral to the Blues' pre-season preparations under new manager Xabi Alonso, but they will play no part in the high-profile friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium.
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk could feature against Juventus in Hong Kong after his four-year doping ban was rescinded. The winger rejoined the Chelsea squad on Tuesday, receiving a massive reception from local fans. Despite the Ukrainian returning to group training, his long-term future remains uncertain as three Premier League clubs circle.
The winger has joined up with Xabi Alonso's squad on the pre-season tour of Australia and south-east Asia, but more than 600 days on from his last appearance, his future at the club is up in the air